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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2561, 23 July 1909, Page 4

A meeting of the Executive* of tlio Gisborne Chamber of Commerce will he held in tho Borough Council Chambers at 4 p.m. to-day-. A handsome silver challenge cup, presented by Mr. J. A. Caesar for the best team at the Poverty Bay sheep clog trials, is on view in the window or Mr. J. Broad’s jewellery establishment. "What time in May did this take place,” asked the S.M. of a witness m Court yesterday. "I think it was about dinner-time,” was the reply, ancl the unconscious humorist looked in wonder at the sniilcS' on tho faces ol those in Court. .News was received from Tolcomaru Bay yesterd.ay to the effect that the efforts being made towards re-launching the stranded schooner Kaeo have 1 bo far, been very successful. The vessel is now practically alongside the jetty, and it is hoped to got her off into deep water to-day.

■ The High School Board of Governors have decided to call for tenders for the new High School buildings, according to plans prepared by Mr. Albert Williams, architect, of Gisborne.'- Messrs Brownlee and Grenfell will bo associated with Mr. Williams in superintending the erection of tho structure.

Mr E. J." West received a bad spill last Friday when driving in from Makauri. About four chains tins side ol Makar aka he states that he met a dray with three Horses, that he was on Ins right side and his lamps were lighted. A collision occurred, and Mr. West was thrown out on to the road. His back was injured, and he was severely cut about the face. He is still under the doctor’s care, and states that legal proceedings jn consequence of the accident are to be taken shortly.) His trap was badly damaged, and tne? horse received C«\-t f.r\ ellAlllfloV. /

Though no lambs were to be seen at the Matawhero saleyards yesterday, farmers stated that they were fairly p.entiful on the flats.

Our Motu correspondent states that tho settlers of the Motu and Eakauroa districts purpose tendering Mr. W. D. S. MacDonald, M.P., a complimentary social at the Motu on August 3rd.

It is announced that tho annual meeting of church members of Gisborne parish will bo held at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, instead of on Tuesday next, as previously advertised.

A most' successful concert was held at the Cosmopolitan Club last night, which was attended by a large number of tho members and their lady friends. Mr. It. T. Seymour, President of the club, occupied the chair, and at the interval refreshments were provided. A progressive euchre match was held in St. Mary’s Social Hall last evening. Tho ladies’ prize was won by Miss Waters, and that for gentlemen by Mr. Scholluih. The consolation prizes were won by Miss Scholium and Mr. Harwood. Supper was provided by the ladies’ committee.

A very successful dance, given by the Gisborne Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held in Erskine’s Hall last evening. Quite 60 couples were present, and dancing was carried on till a late hour. Mr. E. Swinnerton acted as M.C., and was ably assisted by a committee of ladies. Music was supplied bv Mr. T. Barraclough and Messrs Vita Bros., and a plentiful supper was provided by the ladies.

In this issue Messrs Nelson, Moate and Co. have an advertisement giving the result of two analyses of their teas, ono made in 1882 by Professor Bickerton, then Colonial Analyist, and the other made this year by Dr. J. S. Maclaurin, Government Analyst. Both aro highly favorable, and show that the teas, which were purchased in the ordinary way and not specially supplied, are genuine teas, of good quality, and quite free from adulteration. At tho Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. W. A. _ Barton, S.M., a second offender for drunkenness named Jas. McDonald was convicted and fined £l, with 2s costs, or four days’ imprisonment. William Brisca, who had been remanded on a charge of stealing a steamer ticket and 10s, was i again brought up. The reports of both detective and probation officer being unfavorable, the accused was convicted and sentenced to thirty days’ imprisonment, with hard labor. Arbor Day was celebrated at the Mangapapa School yesterday afternoon. There were three members of committee present, and assisted by the teachers, the children planted two dozen trees of various sorts. Mr Geo. Brown eive a practical demonstration of pruning the fruit trees in the school ground, and also spoke a few words to the children. The rose trees planted were kindly supplied by Mr. A. Thomson, and at the close of the proceedings cheers were given for him, the committee, and the teachers. Sitting in his civil jurisdiction yesterday, Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M., gave judgment by default for the plaintiff in the following cases:—Francis Stafford (Mr. H. Hei) v. Thos. Porter, claim £76 6s lOd, and costs £5 3s; J. R. Redstone and Sons (Mr. Bernard) v. Dan Tamararo, claim £5 3s, and costs £1 8s 6d; Blair and Salisbury (Mr. Sainsbury) v. Pera Waaka, claim £1 Is, and costs £1 2s; Goo. Hall (Mr. T. A. Coleman) v. Arthur Robinson, claim £3 15s, and costs 10s. A number of cases were either struck out or adjourned.

A pigeon shooting match under the auspices "of the Ormond Gun Club was held in Mr. C. Neenan’s paddock yesterday for a valuable trophy presented by Mr. Keenan. There were seventeen competitors, and the winner was Mr. Norman Newman, who killed five birds with consecutive shots, a good performance, on which he was highly congratulated. Messrs H. Rougher, T. ICeaney, and A. McKenzie tied for second place with four birds each, and divided tho prize., A sweepstake, in which there were 16 competitors, was then fired, and resulted in Mr. H. Cook secuimg' •first prize, and Mr. H. Rougher, a very consistent shot, being second. After tho match a team was picked to represent the club in a match against the To Karaka Gun Club, to be fired on Thursday next, at Te Karaka.